Activity modifications and rest
Identifying the trigger of sciatica pain is an essential part of the treatment. It can be your posture, lifting technique, or a given activity at work or home. Your doctor can help you identify the trigger, which is the first step to recommending activity modifications.
Rest is essential, but we don’t want to have prolonged periods of bed rest. Physical inactivity does not favor the spine’s structures and may increase your susceptibility to suffering a new episode of sciatica pain.